Diving with Palapas Ventana Video shot, edited and produced by Sally Bartel and Ocean Videos.Thanks Sally!

Experience the underwater beauty of the Sea of Cortez, one of the world's richest marine ecosystems. This prolific fish, invertebrate and marine mammal habitat provides world famous incredible opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving, and underwater photography and videography.

Palapas Ventana Resort Hotel is centrally located in La Ventana, just south of La Paz and a mere 8.5 miles across the channel from the fantastic diving of Cerralvo Island. Cerralvo is the southernmost island in the Cortez and offers scuba divers of all skill levels a chance to explore its pristine reefs, pinnacles, bays, and beaches and the incredible marine life that inhabits them. In addition to Cerralvo, the local Baja coast near Palapas Ventana offers many incredible sites that are a short panga or van ride away. The beach in front of our resort functions as our introductory training site for certification classes and snorkeling. Palapas Ventana is the perfect base camp for snorkeling and SCUBA adventure, education, and fun.

At Palapas Ventana, a lifetime of scuba diving and snorkeling adventures awaits in our front yard. Come, and experience the truly diverse underwater sea life of La Ventana, Baja, Mexico.

Always be prepared to jump in while we move from site to site. We often see billfish, turtles, whales and dolphins.

You can dive with us casually at any time of year, or you can choose to book either of the following packages from April through October.

SCUBA Courses with Dive Master (for uncertified divers):Discover SCUBA from PV shore - $130 USD per person. Includes transportation to dive sites, and all equipment.Discover SCUBAby boat - $220 USD per person. Includes transportation to dive sites, and all equipment (minimum 2 people.)PADI Open Water SCUBA Cert. - $650 USD per person (2 or more) or $750 (solo class). Includes transportation to dive sites, manuals if necessary, and all equipment.SCUBA Review from shore - $110 (US) per person. Includes all equipment.